Throughout history, mankind has depended on honey to add sweetness to food. Honey is created from the chemical process of breaking down the nectar that honeybees collect from flowers and plants into glucose and fructose. Like wine, honey comes in different flavors depending on flower species and environments, making it a perfect ingredient for desserts and cocktails. Also, bees are scientifically proven to helping crops to reproduce through pollination, and they are responsible for the preservation of plant resources and ecological circulation. Avocados, almonds, cucumbers, and apples are a few key fruits directly affected by the survival of bees. Now, awareness surrounding the plight of bees has sparked a wave of urban beekeeping and new discussions around locally sourced foods and environment preservation..
Contents
INTRO
LETTER FROM F
AWAKENING
The crisis of honeybees in the media
HONEY ISLAND
Pierre Carli : A traditional Corsican beekeeper rearing queen bees himself
Alain Valentini : An entrepreneur promoting Corsican honey with premium honey products and partnerships with renowned cosmetics brands
IN CORSICA
Art’è Gustu, a gastronomic festival focused on Corsican culinary culture
ALL ABOUT BEES
Facts about the ecosystem of honeybees, the most fascinating creatures in the world
ACADEMIC MANUAL
Stories about honey from historical events and traditional beekeeping practices to the latest trends
URBAN BEEKEEPING
The status quo of urban beekeeping across business, welfare, and public benefits
INTERVIEW
Fabio Bragagnolo : A chef who infuses local Corsican specialties and culinary culture into classic French and Italian dishes
Michael Bartocetti: A pastry chef who creates top-quality desserts with a curious combination of ingredients
F CUT
Moments that capture symbiotic relationships between bees and honey plants
INTERVIEW
Tamara Kotevska & Ljubomir Stefanov : Co-directors of Honeyland, a documentary that raises profound questions about sustainability
Hatidze Muratova : The main cast of Honeyland, who says bees are her family and lifeline
BEEKEEPERS
Urban beekeepers who seek lifestyle changes and meaning through looking after bees
ON THE TABLE
An array of creative recipes showcasing the many ways honey can jazz up food
RETAIL
Special shops that seek to diversity with premium products
MARKET
Honey and other related products consumed for a variety of purposes
REFERENCES
Books and movies recommended by honey producers and experts
OUTRO
DICTIONARY
INDEX
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